Five Years Ago:
Five Years Ago: 'We might wake up to a massive attack'
In February 2017, Bezalel Smotrich warned against 'a massive attack from Gaza with hundreds of casualties and hostages.' His warning was laughed off.
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Pro-Hamas activists vandalize home of U. of Washington president
Pro-Hamas messages left on home, car of University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce. Her tires were also slashed.
Staten Island
Motorcyclist suspected of knocking Jewish man's kippah off arrested
One of two people on a motorcycle who were filmed knocking the kippah off the head of a man who was crossing the street arrested.
During trip to Iran
During trip to Iran: IAEA chief visits Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, who visited Iran at the end of last week, reportedly toured the Natanz nuclear facility and the heavily fortified Fordow enrichment site.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: The war will end faster once Trump takes office
Ukrainian President suggests that Russia's war in Ukraine could conclude "faster" once Trump assumes office. "We must do everything to ensure that the war ends next year through diplomatic means."
Sen. Graham to Netanyahu:
Sen. Graham to Netanyahu: Do what you have to do to prevent Iran from nuclear weapons
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel: A nuclear-armed Iranian ayatollah is an existential threat to Israel and a nightmare for the world.
Three suspects arrested
Two illumination bombs fired near Prime Minister's home, three suspects arrested
Projectiles land in Netanyahu family's yard, police and ISA open investigation, arrest three suspects. No one was injured.
Families of hostages to Trump: They won't survive the winter
Hostages' families hold protest in Tel Aviv, call on US President-elect Trump to intervene - and bring about the release of their loved ones.
'Fabricated story'
Iran denies its UN Ambassador met Musk: Fabricated story
Iran's Foreign Ministry denies report of a meeting between the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations and Elon Musk.
Trump nominates Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy
Wright will also be a member of the newly formed Council of National Energy which Trump says "will oversee the path to US energy dominance".
Leaked documents case
Leaked documents case: Eli Feldstein and second suspect to remain in custody
Supreme Court accepts the State Attorney's Office appeal and rules that the two suspects in the case will remain in custody until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Miracle In Haifa synagogue:
Miracle In Haifa synagogue: 'There was a huge explosion, it's a miracle no one was there'
A hasidic resident of Haifa said that the city has not had an explosion as big as the one during a rocket strike on a local synagogue this evening since the war broke out.
A gift after the funeral:
Ivri sent his wife flowers and chocolate, it arrived after his funeral
Ivri Dickshtein sent his wife flowers and chocolate for Shabbat, along with a chilling letter; she received it following his Friday afternoon funeral.
Poland:
Poland: Warsaw Ghetto monument desecrated
Unknown vandals defaced the monument to the uprising with red paint. Local police have opened an investigation into the incident.
The special object in the Prime Minister's Office
US official who recently visited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is surprised by a central display: Books of Tanya printed in Lebanon during the First Lebanon War.
IDF: We targeted a Hezbollah weapons facility in Tyre, Lebanon
IDF confirms Tyre strikes, reveals location of Hezbollah weapons storage facility near mosque and clinics.
Jewish man arrested for calling fellow Jew 'kapo'
The term is a slur based on Jewish appointees who supervised other Jewish inmates held by the Nazis and has since come to be a general term for one who betrays other Jews.
Metula declared closed military zone
'This is a historic day, which will remove another significant threat from the town of Metula, from the residents of the north, and from the citizens of the State of Israel,' Metula Council chief David Azoulay says.
Sanzer Rebbe faints during prayers
Sanzer Rebbe undergoes series of tests to rule out heart issue, source says infection caused 'great weakness.'
Synagogue hit after 10 projectiles launched towards Haifa
At one of the sites hit, damage was caused to vehicles, a building, electric power lines, and a synagogue, MDA chief Eli Bin says.
Sergeant Ori Nisanovich fell in combat in Lebanon
Sergeant Ori Nisanovich, 21 from Jerusalem, fell in combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced.
Pursuit near Jerusalem:
Youth steals ambulance from Hadassah Hospital
The incident began after a young man approached a MDA team near an ambulance in the hospital's emergency area - and spontaneously entered the ambulance and escaped the scene quickly.
A peek into the Commando Brigade's activities in southern Lebanon
IDF commandos located a mobile rocket launcher, underground weapons storehouse, and more. Watch.
Fourth round of strikes
Fourth round of strikes in one day: IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh
IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers, weapons storage facilities, and additional terrorist infrastructure sites in four rounds of strikes on the group's Beirut stronghold.
Accused of 'genocide'
Italian hotel refuses reservation from Israelis, accuses Israel of 'genocide'
Jewish organizations condemn incident in which small hotel in northern Italy refused a reservation from an Israeli couple, claiming that Israelis are “responsible for genocide”.
France:
France: Terrorist who murdered US and Israeli diplomats to be released
French court orders conditional release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a PFLP terrorist who has spent 40 years in prison for the 1982 killings of US military attaché Charles Robert Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov.
Report:
Report: Jared Kushner to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts
CNN report: Despite not likely taking a formal role within the new Trump administration, Trump's son-in-law is seen as central to its Middle East strategy.
Classified docs leak
Netanyahu spokesman Yonatan Urich questioned under caution in classified docs leak
Yonatan Urich, adviser and spokesman for Netanyahu and a Likud spokesman, questioned under caution on suspicion of involvement in the case involving the leak of classified documents from the Prime Minister's Office.
Israel destroyed top-secret nuclear research facility at Parchin
Israel destroyed 'sophisticated' research equipment, significantly damaged Iran's efforts to resume nuclear research, Axios reports, quoting officials.
Near Disaster:
Near Disaster: Air traffic controller violated regulations due to mobile phone
The Air Force has decided to send an air traffic controller, a reserve officer with the rank of captain, to eight days of detention and dismiss him due to a safety violation.
Doug Burgum:
Doug Burgum: 'Judea and Samaria is Iran's seventh front'
Incoming Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Binyamin last month as a guest of Binyamin Regional Council Governor Yisrael Ganz.
Source:
Source: Hezbollah to respond to ceasefire proposal 'within days'
Hezbollah received copy of US ceasefire proposal, will issue response after examining it, report says.
Family of IAF navigator sues to have him recognized as casualty
The family of Asaf Dagan intends to petition the Supreme Court demanding a military burial ceremony for him following a dispute with the IDF over whether he counts as a military casualty.
More psychological terror:
More psychological terror: Fourth sign of life from hostage Sasha Trufanov
Islamic Jihad publishes fourth video, second within a week, of hostage Sasha Trufanov - this time with him begging Shas chief Aryeh Deri not to let him die in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian demonstration against Yossi Dagan in France
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated against Samaria governor Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, who came to speak to the French Jewish community.
Watch:
Watch: Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein laid to rest in Jerusalem
Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein, killed in action in southern Lebanon, was laid to rest today on Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem.
Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon
Diplomatic source says that US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that Israel needs to reach an agreement which will end the war in Lebanon.
2024 Shabbat Project: The most important yet
Shabbat Project 2024 brings together Jews of all backgrounds in more than 1,500 cities and over 100 countries, including more than 800,000 Israelis. 'We have the gift of Shabbat. Let’s keep it together.'
MK Ohad Tal:
MK Ohad Tal: 'We need to seize these opportunities to apply sovereignty'
'Huge opportunities are waiting ahead, to apply sovereignty, to do what Israel needs to,' MK Ohad Tal says, praising US President-elect Donald Trump's newest cabinet picks.
Rabbi Moshe Lewin:
Rabbi Moshe Lewin: 'European Jewry will not succumb to antisemitism'
During his visit to Amsterdam with a delegation of peace-seeking leaders, Rabbi Lewin addresses pressing issues: rising antisemitism in Europe, strong ties with Azerbaijan, and the complex Israel-France relationship.
